Executive Neuroscience Sales Specialist - Knoxville, TN
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (Kingsport, TN)
United States
Sales
Position Summary
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist achieves sales goals in the assigned territory by building customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving appropriate patient access.
Primary Responsibilities
- Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually with clinical, disease-state, and reimbursement information.
- Develop and execute a territory business plan; meet/exceed sales objectives using market data and quarterly action plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with HCPs (including key opinion leaders) and advocacy/healthcare stakeholders.
- Handle questions/objections using advanced selling skills.
- Tailor approved sales aids and clinical/brand resources to customer needs.
- Partner cross-functionally (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) for coordinated solutions.
- Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels; act as liaison for access issues.
- Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent the company at conferences/trainings; participate in required meetings.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists; contribute to cross-functional projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
- Sales Specialist: 1–2 years healthcare/pharma sales (neuroscience preferred).
- Senior Specialist: 5+ years healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based).
- Executive Specialist: 12+ years healthcare sales (3+ in complex/account-based).
- Advanced selling, leadership/business acumen; influence diverse HCPs.
- Strong communication/negotiation; independent, adaptable.
- Reside in territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license; meet travel needs (up to 80%).
- Comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access/LTC facilities/conferences.
Skills/Expertise
- Deep neuroscience disease-state knowledge and local market dynamics.
- Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom/WebEx).
- Payer dynamics (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).
Benefits (as listed)
- Competitive base + discretionary bonus and equity awards; medical/dental/vision; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); paid time off, sick time, paid parental leave, tuition assistance.
The Neuroscience Sales Specialist achieves sales goals in the assigned territory by building customer relationships, delivering compliant product education, and driving appropriate patient access.
Primary Responsibilities
- Promote Acadia products to HCPs in person and virtually with clinical, disease-state, and reimbursement information.
- Develop and execute a territory business plan; meet/exceed sales objectives using market data and quarterly action plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with HCPs (including key opinion leaders) and advocacy/healthcare stakeholders.
- Handle questions/objections using advanced selling skills.
- Tailor approved sales aids and clinical/brand resources to customer needs.
- Partner cross-functionally (managed markets, operations, sales training, marketing) for coordinated solutions.
- Advise on pricing, reimbursement, and specialty distribution channels; act as liaison for access issues.
- Track/report sales activities, expenses, and customer interactions.
- Represent the company at conferences/trainings; participate in required meetings.
- Mentor/train new sales specialists; contribute to cross-functional projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; life sciences preferred.
- Sales Specialist: 1–2 years healthcare/pharma sales (neuroscience preferred).
- Senior Specialist: 5+ years healthcare sales (2+ in complex/account-based).
- Executive Specialist: 12+ years healthcare sales (3+ in complex/account-based).
- Advanced selling, leadership/business acumen; influence diverse HCPs.
- Strong communication/negotiation; independent, adaptable.
- Reside in territory (or within 30 miles); valid driver’s license; meet travel needs (up to 80%).
- Comply with vaccination requirements for HCP access/LTC facilities/conferences.
Skills/Expertise
- Deep neuroscience disease-state knowledge and local market dynamics.
- Microsoft Office and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom/WebEx).
- Payer dynamics (Part D; specialty pharmacy/hub distribution).
Benefits (as listed)
- Competitive base + discretionary bonus and equity awards; medical/dental/vision; 401(k) match (1:1 up to 5%); paid time off, sick time, paid parental leave, tuition assistance.